2.09% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Harvard Medical School is 2.09% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,890 people applied and 165 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Harvard Medical School is 10.01%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Harvard Medical School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.02%. The interview invitation rate is lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Massachusetts, Harvard Medical School's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 2.40%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Medical School | 2.09% | 10.01% | 7,890 | 165 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.02% | 13.66% | 945,685 | 22,779 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 468,174 | 8,669 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 2.40% | 11.21% | 37,721 | 742 |
| Public | 4.79% | 19.92% | 4,903 | 235 |
| Private | 1.61% | 8.30% | 32,818 | 507 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Harvard Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 38 to 61 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 14 to 86 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 7,890 | 3,637 | 4,158 | 639 (8.1%) | 7,251 (91.9%) |
| Matriculants | 165 | 63 | 100 | 23 (13.9%) | 142 (86.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.09% | 1.73% | 2.40% | 3.59% | 1.96% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Harvard Medical School is 521 and the average GPA is 3.96 over 165 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Harvard Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Medical School | 521 | 3.96 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 516 | 3.88 |
| Public | 512 | 3.87 |
| Private | 518 | 3.88 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Harvard Medical School.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 519 | 3.90 | - |
| 2023 | 519 | 3.90 | - |
| 2024 | 521 | 3.90 | - |
| 2025 | 521 | 3.96 | 3.87 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to Harvard Medical School, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Harvard Medical School's application system by October 22, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Harvard Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to Harvard Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-15 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2025-10-22 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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| Chemistry / Biochemistry |
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Data Source: https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-prerequisite-courses